Technique and Art of Asana & Meditation: Teachings & Practices on Meditation & Iyengar Yoga
With Carolyn Christie and Marcela Clavijo
August 18 - 21, 2016
The Technique and Art of Asana and Meditation:
Teachings and Practices on Meditation and Iyengar Yoga
with Carolyn Christie & Marcela Clavijo
Come practice yoga in the beautiful valley of Menla Mountain Retreat. We will practice yoga asana and pranayama, which will take us to a place of relaxed inner stillness in which we can be truly receptive and access a natural calm awareness.
The Iyengar yoga method teaches us to extend awareness to each part of the body and begin to explore the limitless potential of the meeting of mind, body, and breath. We will continue this exploration in sitting meditation sessions.
Iyengar yoga is known for its focus on alignment, adaptability, and developing strength, flexibility, and stamina. We sometimes use props to move into the asanas more easily and fully. This allows us to perceive and access the inner workings of each asana, which can help liberate us from physical, mental, and emotional limitations. The props enable students to receive the full benefit of the asanas with minimal risk of injury or strain. Physical health and mental well-being are not separate from spiritual evolution. Rather, these quests are complementary.
This program is intended for all levels of interest & yoga experience.
Schedule
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 18th
3 – 8 pm: Check in
6 – 7 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm: Welcome Program
Friday, Aug 19th
7 – 8 am: Yoga
8 – 9 am: Breakfast
9:15 – 12 pm: Program
12 – 1 pm: Lunch
2 – 4 pm: Free time for Spa Treatments, Hiking
4 – 6 pm: Program
6 – 7 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm: Program
Saturday, Aug 20th
7 – 8 am: Yoga
8 – 9 am: Breakfast
9:30 – 12 pm: Program
12 – 1 pm: Lunch
2 – 4 pm: Free time for Spa Treatments, Hiking
4 – 6 pm: Program
6 – 7 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm: Program
Sunday, Aug 21st
7 – 8 am: Yoga
8 – 9 am: Breakfast
9:30 – 12 pm: Closing Program
12 – 1 pm: Lunch and Departure
About the Leaders
Carolyn Christie
Carolyn began her study of both Buddhism and yoga in 1987 while working for the Peace Corp in Thailand. In 1998 she was initiated into the Kalachakra Tantra by H.H. the XIV Dalai Lama in India and began studying with Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin in New York. She presently studies with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse and has […]
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Marcela Clavijo
began studying Buddhism with Lama Pema Wangdak in 1995 and with Sakya Trizin Rinpoche in 2000. She now also studies with Rinpoches sister Jetsun Chimey Luding and with H.H. the XIV Dalai Lama. In 2003, she received her novice nun ordination and instruction from Chokye Trichen Rinpoche. Marcela is also a certified Iyengar instructor and […]
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